Multimorbidity due to novel pathogenic variants in theWFS1/RP1/NOD2genes: autosomal dominant congenital lamellar cataract, retinitis pigmentosa and Crohn’s disease in a British family (2023)
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Berry, V., Ionides, A., Georgiou, M., Quinlan, R. A., & Michaelides, M. (2023). Multimorbidity due to novel pathogenic variants in theWFS1/RP1/NOD2genes: autosomal dominant congenital lamellar cataract, retinitis pigmentosa and Crohn’s disease in a British family. BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 8(1), Article e001252. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001252

Background A five generation family has been analysed by whole exome sequencing (WES) for genetic associations with the multimorbidities of congenital cataract (CC), retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Methods WES was performed for un... Read More about Multimorbidity due to novel pathogenic variants in theWFS1/RP1/NOD2genes: autosomal dominant congenital lamellar cataract, retinitis pigmentosa and Crohn’s disease in a British family.

Metal-based gels: Synthesis, properties, and applications (2023)
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Picci, G., Caltagirone, C., Garau, A., Lippolis, V., Milia, J., & Steed, J. W. (2023). Metal-based gels: Synthesis, properties, and applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 492, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215225

This review covers various aspects of recent developments on the design, the synthesis, the characterization of gels that: (i) are formed in the presence of metal ions (metallogels); (ii) are based on coordination complexes as gelators. Particular at... Read More about Metal-based gels: Synthesis, properties, and applications.

Independent Membrane Binding Properties of the Caspase Generated Fragments of the Beaded Filament Structural Protein 1 (BFSP1) Involves an Amphipathic Helix (2023)
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Jarrin, M., Kalligeraki, A. A., Uwineza, A., Cawood, C. S., Brown, A. P., Ward, E. N., …Quinlan, R. A. (2023). Independent Membrane Binding Properties of the Caspase Generated Fragments of the Beaded Filament Structural Protein 1 (BFSP1) Involves an Amphipathic Helix. Cells, https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12121580

Background: BFSP1 (beaded filament structural protein 1) is a plasma membrane, Aqua- 21 porin 0 (AQP0/MIP)-associated intermediate filament protein expressed in the eye lens. BFSP1 is 22 myristoylated, a post-translation modification that requires ca... Read More about Independent Membrane Binding Properties of the Caspase Generated Fragments of the Beaded Filament Structural Protein 1 (BFSP1) Involves an Amphipathic Helix.

Bubble Formation in Magma (2023)
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Gardner, J. E., Wadsworth, F. B., Carley, T. L., Llewellin, E. W., Kusumaatmaja, H., & Sahagian, D. (2023). Bubble Formation in Magma. Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences, 51(1), 131-154. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-earth-031621-080308

Volcanic eruptions are driven by bubbles that form when volatile species exsolve from magma. The conditions under which bubbles form depend mainly on magma composition, volatile concentration, presence of crystals, and magma decompression rate. These... Read More about Bubble Formation in Magma.

A many-body dissipative particle dynamics parametrisation scheme to study behaviour at air–water interfaces (2023)
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Hendrikse, R., Amador, C., & Wilson, M. R. (2023). A many-body dissipative particle dynamics parametrisation scheme to study behaviour at air–water interfaces. Soft Matter, 19(20), 3590-3604. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3sm00276d

In this article, we present a general parametrisation scheme for many-body dissipative particle dynamics (MDPD). The scheme is based on matching model components to experimental surface tensions and chemical potentials. This allows us to obtain the c... Read More about A many-body dissipative particle dynamics parametrisation scheme to study behaviour at air–water interfaces.

Partitioning into phosphatidylcholine-cholesterol membranes: liposome measurements, coarse-grained simulations, and implications for bioaccumulation (2023)
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Potter, T. D., Haywood, N., Teixeira, A., Hodges, G., Barrett, E. L., & Miller, M. A. (2023). Partitioning into phosphatidylcholine-cholesterol membranes: liposome measurements, coarse-grained simulations, and implications for bioaccumulation. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 1082-1093. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3em00081h

Membrane–water partitioning is an important physical property for the assessment of bioaccumulation and environmental impact. Here, we advance simulation methodology for predicting the partitioning of small molecules into lipid membranes and compare... Read More about Partitioning into phosphatidylcholine-cholesterol membranes: liposome measurements, coarse-grained simulations, and implications for bioaccumulation.

Model of Friction with Plastic Contact Nudging: Amontons-Coulomb Laws, Aging of Static Friction, and Nonmonotonic Stribeck Curves with Finite Quasistatic Limit (2023)
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Fielding, S. M. (2023). Model of Friction with Plastic Contact Nudging: Amontons-Coulomb Laws, Aging of Static Friction, and Nonmonotonic Stribeck Curves with Finite Quasistatic Limit. Physical Review Letters, 130(17), Article 178203. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.130.178203

We introduce a model of friction between two contacting (stationary or cosliding) rough surfaces, each comprising a random ensemble of polydisperse hemispherical bumps. In the simplest version of the model, the bumps experience on contact with each o... Read More about Model of Friction with Plastic Contact Nudging: Amontons-Coulomb Laws, Aging of Static Friction, and Nonmonotonic Stribeck Curves with Finite Quasistatic Limit.

A new hysteresis simulation method for interpreting the magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steels (2023)
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Zhang, Z., Hamzehbahmani, H., & Gaskell, P. (2023). A new hysteresis simulation method for interpreting the magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steels. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 576, Article 170763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2023.170763

The magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steels (NOESs) are characterized using an analytical simulation method accounting for the microstructures in ferromagnetic materials. Complementary experimental data for thin sheet laminations, obtai... Read More about A new hysteresis simulation method for interpreting the magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steels.

Investigating anionic surfactant phase diagrams using dissipative particle dynamics: development of a transferable model (2023)
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Gray, S. J., Walker, M., Hendrikse, R., & Wilson, M. R. (2023). Investigating anionic surfactant phase diagrams using dissipative particle dynamics: development of a transferable model. Soft Matter, 19(17), 3092-3103. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2sm01641a

Dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) provides a powerful coarse-grained simulation technique for the study of a wide range of soft matter systems. Here, we investigate the transferability of DPD models to the prediction of anionic surfactant phase dia... Read More about Investigating anionic surfactant phase diagrams using dissipative particle dynamics: development of a transferable model.

A universal model for the permeability of sintered materials (2023)
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Wadsworth, F. B., Vasseur, J., Heap, M. J., Carbillet, L., Dingwell, D. B., Reuschlé, T., & Baud, P. (2023). A universal model for the permeability of sintered materials. Acta Materialia, 250, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2023.118859

Sintered materials are used as permeable filters and flow controllers, for which a validated and general model of porosity and permeability is required. Here, we prepare samples built from mono- and polydisperse glass bead populations sintered for kn... Read More about A universal model for the permeability of sintered materials.

Conglomerate Crystallization in the Cambridge Structural Database (2020–2021) (2023)
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Walsh, M. P., Barclay, J. A., Begg, C. S., Xuan, J., & Kitching, M. O. (2023). Conglomerate Crystallization in the Cambridge Structural Database (2020–2021). Crystal Growth and Design, 23(4), 2837-2837. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00019

Conglomerate crystals are materials capable of undergoing spontaneous resolution and were responsible for the discovery of molecular chirality. Their relevance to modern chemical and crystallographic sciences has been hindered by the difficulty in id... Read More about Conglomerate Crystallization in the Cambridge Structural Database (2020–2021).

Computer Simulations of a Twist Bend Nematic (NTB): A Coarse-Grained Simulation of the Phase Behaviour of the Liquid Crystal Dimer CB7CB (2023)
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Wilson, M. R., & Yu, G. (2023). Computer Simulations of a Twist Bend Nematic (NTB): A Coarse-Grained Simulation of the Phase Behaviour of the Liquid Crystal Dimer CB7CB. Crystals, 13(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst13030502

In recent years, a number of achiral liquid crystal dimer molecules have been shown to exhibit nematic–nematic phase transitions. The lower temperature phase has been identified as the NTB phase, which demonstrates emergent chirality in the spontaneo... Read More about Computer Simulations of a Twist Bend Nematic (NTB): A Coarse-Grained Simulation of the Phase Behaviour of the Liquid Crystal Dimer CB7CB.

Dual networks: How does knowledge network embeddedness affect firms’ supply chain learning? (2023)
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Yan, J., Yu, Z., Fernandes, K., & Xiong, Y. (2023). Dual networks: How does knowledge network embeddedness affect firms’ supply chain learning?. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ijopm-08-2022-0507

Dual networks: how does knowledge network embeddedness affect firms' supply chain learning? (2023)
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Yan, J., Yu, Z., Fernandes, K., & Xiong, Y. (2023). Dual networks: how does knowledge network embeddedness affect firms' supply chain learning?. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 43(8), 1277-1303. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijopm-08-2022-0507

Purpose: To explore the mechanism that shapes firms' supply chain learning (SCL) practices, this study examines the relationship between firms' knowledge network embeddedness and their SCL practice in a supply chain network, as well as the moderating... Read More about Dual networks: how does knowledge network embeddedness affect firms' supply chain learning?.

Control of Dynamic sp3-C Stereochemistry (2023)
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Bismillah, A., Johnson, T., Hussein, B., Turley, A., Saha, P., Wong, H., …McGonigal, P. (2023). Control of Dynamic sp3-C Stereochemistry. Nature Chemistry, 15(5), 615-624. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-023-01156-7

Stereogenic sp3-hybridized carbon centres are fundamental building blocks of chiral molecules. Unlike dynamic stereogenic motifs, such as sp3-nitrogen centres or atropisomeric biaryls, sp3-carbon centres are usually fixed, requiring intermolecular re... Read More about Control of Dynamic sp3-C Stereochemistry.

Rough capillary rise (2023)
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Panter, J. R., Konicek, A. R., King, M. A., Jusufi, A., Yeganeh, M. S., & Kusumaatmaja, H. (2023). Rough capillary rise. Communications Physics, 6, Article 44. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42005-023-01160-w

Capillary rise within rough structures is a wetting phenomenon that is fundamental to survival in biological organisms, deterioration of our built environment, and performance of numerous innovations, from 3D microfluidics to carbon capture. Here, to... Read More about Rough capillary rise.

The impact of corporate social responsibility decoupling on financial performance: The role of customer structure and operational slack (2023)
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He, C., Jia, F., Wang, L., Chen, L., & Fernandes, K. (2023). The impact of corporate social responsibility decoupling on financial performance: The role of customer structure and operational slack. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/ijopm-08-2022-0521

Purpose Corporate social responsibility (CSR) decoupling indicates a misalignment between how firms report CSR and what firms actually practice with respect to CSR. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between CSR decoupling and... Read More about The impact of corporate social responsibility decoupling on financial performance: The role of customer structure and operational slack.

Rupturing aromaticity by periphery overcrowding (2023)
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Saha, P. K., Mallick, A., Turley, A. T., Bismillah, A. N., Danos, A., Monkman, A. P., …McGonigal, P. R. (2023). Rupturing aromaticity by periphery overcrowding. Nature Chemistry, 15(4), 516-525. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-023-01149-6

The balance between strain relief and aromatic stabilization dictates the form and function of non-planar π-aromatics. Overcrowded systems are known to undergo geometric deformations, but the energetically favourable π-electron delocalization of thei... Read More about Rupturing aromaticity by periphery overcrowding.

Vapor Sorption and Halogen-Bond-Induced Solid-Form Rearrangement of a Porous Pharmaceutical (2023)
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Andrews, J. L., Yufit, D. S., McCabe, J. F., Fox, M. A., & Steed, J. W. (2023). Vapor Sorption and Halogen-Bond-Induced Solid-Form Rearrangement of a Porous Pharmaceutical. Crystal Growth and Design, 23(4), 2628-2633. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.2c01464

A porous, nonsolvated polymorph of the voltage-gated sodium channel blocker mexiletine hydrochloride absorbs iodine vapor to give a pharmaceutical cocrystal incorporating an I2Cl– anion that forms a halogen−π interaction with the mexiletine cations.... Read More about Vapor Sorption and Halogen-Bond-Induced Solid-Form Rearrangement of a Porous Pharmaceutical.

A critical review of structural supercapacitors and outlook on future research challenges (2023)
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Greenhalgh, E. S., Nguyen, S., Valkova, M., Shirshova, N., Shaffer, M. S., & Kucernak, A. (2023). A critical review of structural supercapacitors and outlook on future research challenges. Composites Science and Technology, 235, Article 109968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2023.109968

Structural composites and electrochemical energy storage underpin electrification of transportation, but advances in electric vehicles are shackled by parasitic battery mass. The emergence of structural power composites, multifunctional materials tha... Read More about A critical review of structural supercapacitors and outlook on future research challenges.